Protecting Our Children Biblically (1Samuel 1-2)
Question:
“How to keep the world out of your home, but not shelter your kids too much to where they’re not prepared to handle the world, when they leave the home?”
THEME: “Sin must be introduced from God’s perspective, and righteous living must be exalted.”
I. Limiting the World’s Influence (Romans 13:14; James 1:13-14; Proverbs 22:3)
A. Their Situations
1. Their Friends (Proverbs 13:20; Psalm 1:1)
2. Their Places
B. Their Senses
1. Eyes (Psalms 101:3)
2. Ears (Proverbs 29:15; 1 Peter 5:8)
II. Exposing Sin
A. Intolerance of Sin
B. Anticipation of Sin
III. Promoting Righteousness (Ephesians 4:17-24; Romans 13:14)
A. Give Positive Commands
B. Show the Blessings of Righteousness